469 posts

469 posts

nimo1972 said..This isn't meant to sound negative but I am struggling to see what this offers over wind foiling or kite foiling?I can't see why I would do this over wind foiling.Cool video though

Jibing no longer requires a foot switch? Of course, holding the sail behind your back appears awkward to the uninformed windsurfing observer.

More seriously, it looks like fun but a bit more limited than windfoiling. I think kiters who have limited launch options are a good candidate plus it's a gateway drug for all the SUPers who don't kite or windsurf.

WA

742 posts

WA, 742 posts

nimo1972 said..This isn't meant to sound negative but I am struggling to see what this offers over wind foiling or kite foiling?I can't see why I would do this over wind foiling.Cool video though

I think windwings offer an alternative fun way of foiling downwinders, perhaps a little looser feeling than with a sail. Be nice having a clear view ahead. I expect windfoiling will always offer more powered-up carving and gybing especially as we're now using bigger sails. General foiling around, upwind etc. advantage to windfoil.

It's early days - let's see where it goes. More choices the better I reckon - life's short

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nimo1972 said..This isn't meant to sound negative but I am struggling to see what this offers over wind foiling or kite foiling?I can't see why I would do this over wind foiling.Cool video though

I think windwings offer an alternative fun way of foiling downwinders, perhaps a little looser feeling than with a sail. Be nice having a clear view ahead. I expect windfoiling will always offer more powered-up carving and gybing especially as we're now using bigger sails. General foiling around, upwind etc. advantage to windfoil.

It's early days - let's see where it goes. More choices the better I reckon - life's short

Yes, I couldn't agree more! interesting to see where it goes.As a tool to catch waves on a foil board could be good.....